Councillor Dr John Whitworth
Email: john.whitworth@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 6 of 8
Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m.
The Cabinet agreed to adopt the Asset Strategy, Final Budget for 2025/26 and reviewed the Building a Fairer Newham Corporate Delivery Plan. It also agreed to acquire 36 residential units at Boleyn Heights and to enter into new lease arrangements with Corebridge Institutional Investments (Europe) Limited, the Leaseholder for the Stratford Shopping Centre and Morgan House.
Part One, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m.
This meeting was for the Cabinet of Newham Council to consider a number of finance reports. It included updates on the Council's spending and income, how well it is doing at delivering savings, and the money it holds in reserve. It also considered reports on the financial positions of the Dedicated Schools Grant and the Housing Revenue Account.
Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m.
The Cabinet approved the Executive Response to the recent Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission Report, Meeting Newham's Future Needs
. It also approved the People Powered Places Programme for 2025-27, allocating £200,000 of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy funding to each of the eight community neighbourhoods, totalling £1.6 million. The Cabinet agreed to renew the Borough wide Public Space Protection Orders for Alcohol and Dog Control, subject to two amendments: limiting the number of dogs walked by one person to four and requiring dogs to be kept on a lead on the public highway.
Cabinet - Tuesday 28th January 2025 10.30 a.m.
This meeting has been cancelled.
Cabinet - Thursday 9th January 2025 10.30 a.m.
The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Thursday 09 January 2025 to approve a ten-year Sex Work Strategy and accompanying action plan, and to discuss and approve draft budget proposals for 2025/26. The meeting also addressed the significant financial challenges facing the council, including the rising costs of temporary accommodation.
Decisions from Meetings
86 decisions · Page 1 of 18
2026/27 Draft Budget Proposals: Creating the pathway to financial sustainability and delivering a Fairer Newham
From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026
...agreed an average 4.8% rent increase on all Council-owned rented accommodation and service charge increases as set out in the report, for the purposes of scrutiny and engagement.
Decision approved (subject to call-in)
Newham Council; CQC Local Authority Assessment
From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026
...noted the CQC report and resolved that a more comprehensive report would be presented to the Cabinet at a later date.
Decision approved
Executive Response to Scrutiny Report - Fit For Purpose? Newham’s Leisure Inequalities and The Borough’s Plans to Address Them
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to note the recommendations from the Health and Social Care Scrutiny Committee's report on leisure inequalities and the Executive's response to those recommendations, while also partially accepting some recommendations and declining others based on considerations of best value, legal constraints, and the utilization of existing data sources.
For Determination
Capsticks LLP Investigation Report into Consumer Standards Compliance
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to note the final report by Capsticks LLP regarding Consumer Standards Compliance, including its recommendations, which will inform the Council's Housing Services Improvement Programme and be circulated to relevant committees, boards, and the Regulator of Social Housing.
For Determination
Hamara Ghar Refurbishment Modernisation and Retrofit Project - Revised Scope and Cost
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to award Mulalley & Co Ltd an £8.1 million contract, funded by a total £9 million budget, for the refurbishment, modernisation, and retrofit of Hamara Ghar, a sheltered housing scheme, excluding mechanical and electrical upgrades, delegating authority for budget variations to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 86